Hotel and Travel USENIX has negotiated special rates for symposium attendees at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Contact the hotel directly to make your reservation. You must mention USENIX to get the special rate. A one-night room deposit must be guaranteed to a major credit card. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

New Orleans Marriott Hotel

555 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA 70140

Toll Free: 1.800.228.9290

Direct Telephone: 1.504.581.1000

Reservation Fax: 1.504.553.5625

Single/Double Occupancy      $130.00

Plus state and local taxes, currently 11% sales tax and $3 per room, per night city ordinance tax)

 
Discount Air Fares Special airline discounts will be available for USENIX attendees. Please call for details:

JNR, Inc.

Toll Free: 1.800.343.4546 (USA and Canada)

Telephone: 1.949.476.2788

 
Airport to Hotel Transportation The New Orleans Marriott Hotel is approximately 30 minutes from the airport. The Airport Shuttle offers continuous 24 hour van service every 15 minutes. Current cost is $10 one way. Shuttle service information is located in the baggage claim area at the airport. Taxi cost is approximately $21 one way.

 
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